By Ross Boissoneau What?? A flamenco opera, premiering in February??? Indeed, Strings By Mail artist Adam Del Monte has the creds and the mojo to make it happen, and he did! He teaches flamenco and classical guitar at USC, where he has been a member of the studio guitar department faculty since 2000. He recorded […]
Read moreBy Ross Boissoneau Mark Egan says his latest release, Cross Currents, encompasses influences from throughout his career. That’s saying a lot, as the bassist was a founding member and mainstay of the Pat Metheny group and spent years laying down the foundation for the Gil Evans Orchestra. Over the course of his career he’s played […]
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New, intermediate, and even experienced guitarists may ask the question “What are the strings on a guitar?” and why is the E A D G B E guitar strings order standard? Could these guitar string names be some arbitrary setup that has no particular meaning? Actually, this is called standard tuning, and it was invented […]
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As a guitar player, you know how important it is to have a comfortable playing experience. Your guitar strings are a crucial part of that equation. Strings that are too stiff or rough can cause finger pain and fatigue, making it difficult to play for long stretches. Investing in a set of smooth, flexible strings […]
Read moreRestringing a classical guitar involves removing the old strings and installing a new set. This important maintenance task should be performed periodically to keep the guitar sounding its best and a player’s touch and expression most consistent. Old strings can distort and even corrode over time, affecting tuning stability, response, and tone. Stringing a classical […]
Read moreBy Ross Boissoneau It’s not easy to stand out in the middle of a rhythm section in a band that boasts five horns and a dynamic lead vocalist. But Tower of Power guitarist Jerry Cortez manages just fine, thank you very much. Since joining the titans of funk in 2010, he’s been praised for his […]
Read more“These are a few of my favorite… strings.” One SBM Customer’s Acoustic String Thoughts By: Strings By Mail customer Russ Mason I got my first guitar when I was 15 years old. It was a used Martin 0-15, solid mahogany top, back and sides. It was a sweet little thing, which I played for years. […]
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Introduction Veteran performer, Strings By Mail owner, and guitar teacher for 15 years at the Interlochen Center for the Arts, John Wunsch presents a series of articles on alleviating performance anxiety. A series of articles beginning with Part 1. This month’s article will present a paced approach to playing comfortably in front of others. This […]
Read moreFrank Chaprnka is an elementary music teacher and Suzuki guitar teacher in Naples, Florida and has been a guitar teacher for a little over 20 years. Why Suzuki? Thoughts on the Suzuki Guitar Method with Frank Chaprnka In this blog article, I would like to discuss why I teach the Suzuki Method for Guitar. Early […]
Read moreWritten by Guest Blogger, Matt Hathaway – Head of Customer Service for Strings By Mail We at Strings By Mail put together the Jimi Hendrix Inspired Set to try and recreate the feel and sound of one of, if not THE greatest guitar players of all time. As the Head of Customer Service for Strings […]
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